By Richard W. Stout III and Thomas Britt
We are pleased to announce the launch of our updated website, redesigned to offer a fresh focus on who we are and what we do.
Our Why
Our hope is that our redesigned site conveys our commitment to unparalleled service. Providing fiduciary care is the starting point of what we do, and we take this very seriously. But the level of care and attention we give our clients is what we believe truly sets us apart. We love what we stand for and we know from all of you that you do too. We wanted our goal – the delivery of unsurpassed wealth management – front and center on the new site. Did we hit the mark?
We also wanted our mission to come across loud and clear! When you work with a financial planner, you develop a long-term relationship with them that only grows as you weather life’s storms. That means that in addition to highlighting the services we offer, it’s important for visitors to be able to get a sense of who they will be working with and the mission and vision of the firm to ensure that who we are and what we do aligns with their philosophy.
Exciting Features
Our updated site features photography by Kim Tyler of Kim Tyler Photography, who made us look far better than we deserve. We also invite you to check out two featured videos, created by Pat Lore and her team at Headline Productions. The main video provides an overview of our firm, while the second highlights our community involvement, something to which we are firmly committed. Video is a new format for us – let us know what you think!
We’re especially excited about what we hope you’ll find is an interesting new feature in our “Resources” section: recommendations from Rick and Tom on books and podcasts that made them think, sparked new ideas, grabbed their attention, and ones they feel will add value to your life (and they aren’t all about finances)!
The vast majority of prospective clients have no idea that what we provide and deliver exists. We hope that after clicking around our site, meeting the team and watching the videos, a visitor’s interest will be piqued and perhaps a new relationship formed.
We invite you to share our website with friends, family, and coworkers. We truly hope you enjoy what we’ve created and welcome any feedback you’d like to share! Take a live tour now!
About Rick
Richard W. Stout III is managing director of Benchmark Wealth Management, LLC, with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in financial planning and asset management for individuals, families, and institutions seeking to build and monitor durable and sustainable plans for their financial futures. Rick is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation. He has earned a Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and holds the Master Planner Advanced StudiesSM (MPAS®). He obtained his MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his BA in Economics and Anthropology from the University of Connecticut. He also completed the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWM®) program through the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University. He has extensive background experience in lending, credit review and analysis, and real estate and partnership management. Learn more about Rick by connecting with him on LinkedIn.
About Thomas
Thomas J. Britt is managing director of Benchmark Wealth Management, LLC, with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in executive financial planning, retirement planning, investing, as well as the management of trusts and endowments. Thomas is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and holds the Master Planner Advanced StudiesSM (MPAS®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of New Haven, an MBA in financial technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. He is also a proud veteran of the United States Navy Submarine Force. Learn more about Tom by connecting with him on LinkedIn.
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